Wellington Shire Council
Erica
Erica at a glance
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
184
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about Erica.
Erica (3825) sits in the Wellington region of Victoria.
Erica has roughly 184 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Erica scores 6/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 14 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Erica's population at 184, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% own, 20% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (51%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
184
Median age
54
Family households
52%
Lone person
51%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$215/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$203/wk
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
20%
At a deeper level
184
Median age: 54
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Safety
Crime and safety.
4
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
6
0
70
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Erica.
Local schools for Erica
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Government School Catchment
Rawson Primary School
Tanjil South Primary School
Willow Grove Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Erica.
- What is the Erica postcode?
- Erica is in the 3825 postcode, in VIC, in the Wellington Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Erica?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $215, for units it's $203.
- What schools are in Erica?
- There are 20 schools serving Erica on this page, including Rawson Primary School, Tanjil South Primary School, Willow Grove Primary School.
- How walkable is Erica?
- Erica has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 70.
- What suburbs are near Erica?
- Erica is close to Caringal, Rawson, Coopers Creek, Jacob Creek, Amor.
- What is the population of Erica?
- Erica has approximately 184 residents. The median age is 54.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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